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Ikea Hack Bathroom Vanity

Dreaming of a stylish, custom bathroom vanity without breaking the bank? This post is for you! After trying (and failing) to use a vintage nightstand as a vanity, I quickly realized it wasn’t practical for everyday use—the drawer started coming apart, and it simply couldn’t handle the wear and tear of daily life. So instead, let’s do an Ikea hack bathroom vanity.

We decided to pivot to an Ikea Enhet vanity. I love Ikea vanities because they are affordable, easy to customize, and designed with storage in mind. Their plumbing setup takes up minimal space, which leaves more room for drawers—a must-have for a small bathroom like ours. Today, I’ll walk you through how we transformed this basic piece into a charming, functional centerpiece for our bathroom.

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Valentine’s Mantel Decor

Create a romantic and whimsical Valentine’s mantel decor with girly and fun elements! Using soft pinks, pastels, and creative DIY projects, you can transform your mantel into a festive and charming focal point for the holiday of love.

Chic Valentine’s Day Mantel Decor

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to add a touch of romance and playfulness to your home decor. After the cozy glow of Christmas, a pop of color and a few hearts can bring warmth and joy to your space. This year, I’m sharing how I styled my Valentine’s Day mantel with handmade garlands, bows, and other super cute details.

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DIY Dollhouse Coat

Have you ever seen a project so whimsical that it immediately sparks joy? That’s how I felt when I came across a dollhouse coat priced at over $900. While it was stunning, I knew I could create my own version with a bit of creativity and the help of my trusty embroidery machine.

The result? A one-of-a-kind coat that celebrates my love for all things house themed and whimsical items. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make your own DIY dollhouse coat—a wearable work of art inspired by the rooms of a house.

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Disney Sheet Dress

Have you ever thought about turning something old into something beautiful? I am heading to Disneyland so I thought I’d turn a $2 thrifted Minnie Mouse sheet into a dress! With some simple sewing skills, you can transform a plain sheet into a stunning babydoll dress with puff sleeves and charming bows on the back! Let’s dive into this DIY project and I’ll show you how to make a sheet dress.

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Making Hair Bows

I love sewing my own clothes. When I have extra scraps, I always make a hair bow to finish off the outfit. Nothing makes an outfit look more custom than a matching bow! I’m especially into a big statement bow. If you like this look too, I’ll walk you through the process of making hair bows, from selecting your fabric to attaching the bow to a barrette. Let’s get started!

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DIY Christmas House

One of my favorite holiday decorations are my Cody Foster houses, but they are expensive! I thought I’d try to make my own from a $5 wooden house from the craft store. If you like the expensive village houses too that are covered in glitter and $100, this project is for you! Let’s create a DIY Christmas House to add some holiday cheer this season!

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Orange Clove Pomander Topiary

I was recently watching Little Women and during the Christmas scene saw them making orange pomanders! I’ve made these years ago, but I thought it’d be fun to make an orange clove pomander topiary since it is such a stunning centerpiece for Christmas. It smells amazing and you can get the main supplies at the grocery store!

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Ribbon Chain Garland

Making a paper chain with ribbon is a fun and slightly fancier take on the classic paper chain! It’s faster than using paper because you only have to cut the length of the ribbon. And the best part- you can store it with your holiday decor and use it year after year! The paper ones are cute, but don’t store well. Here’s how to make a ribbon chain garland.

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